Our Mission

The Friends is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra of Orlando, Florida by:

Promoting community awareness and appreciation of the Orchestra through social, cultural and educational events and programs directed towards current as well as the next generation of symphonic music patrons.

Contributing to the financial strength of the Orchestra.

Providing volunteer support to the Orchestra's management and staff.

Recent Schedule Changes

The location of the March 18 general membership meeting with Leslie Dunner has been changed to the OPO Symphony Square 1st floor offices. Please go to the Meetings page to RSVP.

Jeans & Jewels is being combined with Party at the Plaza and has been moved from June 6 to June 20. Check back for additional details.

Next Meeting

General Membership - Friends Meeting with Special Guest Leslie Dunner, Music Director Finalist - Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 3:30PM.

Board of Directors - Wednesday April 22, 2015, 3:30PM at the Orchestra offices.

Up-Coming Events

Thirteen fundraising events have been planned for this year. The next couple of events are described below. Please visit our
Fabulous Fundraisers events page for details on all of our events and to register.

A Musical CollageThe Plaza Live Theater, OrlandoMarch 3, 2015 - 7PM

Join the principal players of the Orlando Philharmonic for an intimate evening of chamber
music and mingling. The principals will select their favorite solo and small ensemble pieces, accompanied by Keiko
Andrews on piano. Snacks and cash bar. $40 per person; $30 for Friends members.
Please go to the Fabulous Fundraisers page to sign up.

Maestro Leslie Dunner and Concertmaster Rimma Bergeron-Langlois team up to bring
you a beautiful informance, hosted by Frank Santos and Dan Dantin in the exquisite Butler Room of the Rosen
Shingle Creek Resort. Cocktails and elegant reception. $125 per person; $100 for Friends members.
Please go to the Fabulous Fundraisers page to sign up.